metformin definition by Wordo

Noun

A

biguanide

derivative

,

C

<

sub

>

4

sub

>

H

<

sub

>

11

sub

>

N

<

sub

>

5

sub

>,

used

,

now

chiefly

as

the

hydrochloride

,

as

an

oral

hypoglycemic

agent

in

the

treatment

of

type 2 diabetes mellitus

;

1

,

1-dimethylbiguanide

.